More
of the boiler was given a second coat of micasious paint and work continued
on removing copper stay heads to allow the stays to be replaced. Inside the
firebox work on replacing the patch screws has been completed.

Inside
the shed further wiring took place. During the week the tender took up residence
and work started on welding in a new coal space. With the chassis still in the
works another engine has taken up temporary residence in the shed. It must be
the first time since the 1960's this particular loco has had any cover at all.

During
the past week a major advance was made. At long last our 'new' shed appeared
and has been erected over turntable road 19. Whilst not finished yet it is largely
up and will be a great asset to us over the next few months and years. It is
large enough to hold the locomotive.

A
considerable amount of effort went in to preparing the shed for use. With the
road undercover for the first time in a very long time a thorough clean up started.
A good start was also made on bringing an electrical supply in to the shed with
lighting up and running by the end of the day.

On
the locomotive work continued on the re-plumbing of the air brake system under
the cab floor. Outside, in between the downpours, a start was made on giving
the boiler a second coat of paint. In the smokebox the last of the studs superheater
header were removed.

Final
painting of the crank axle eccentric sheaves and balance weights was completed.
Very shortly the axle will be ready to go back in to the frames. The axleboxes
and springs are in place ready whilst the frames have also been painted ready
to accept the wheels.

Meanwhile
on the mechanical side of things the refitted outside right piston was reunited
with the crosshead whilst on the other side preparations were made for this
to be done. The inside pistons have been decarbonised and look like new.